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2009 CRF450R Ride Report - Long
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[QUOTE="biglou, post: 1320237"] I tried to remember everything in my review, and I keep realizing that I forgot some stuff... Noise: In the garage, it seemed loud. On the track, not so much. It doesn't "crack" and make any obnoxious noise, it's just a smooth rumble/roar. And in the cold air yesterday, that says a lot. Clutch and shifting: Smoothe like BUTTAH! 'nuff said In the air: I was trying to quantify how it felt. The bike is crazy narrow, and light. I'd have to say it feels AT LEAST as light as my 05 YZ250 did, only narrower. It's quite amazing. In the turns: You don't even have to really think about turning. My 04 YZ450 turned like a battleship. It wanted to stand up in the ruts, and the rear wheel wanted to walk out of the ruts. On this one, all I need to do is give it more gas to keep it from turning too tight and going out of the inside of the rut. It tracks beautifully. Never felt skittish or twitchy. On a dry, loose track, it went wherever I pointed it. It was incredible. The turning and overall feel of the lightness of the CRF is what had me almost coming home from Dallas in 05 with Okie's CRF450 in the back of my truck. After almost 4 years, I finally have my own! :) Next ride: Maybe (big maybe) tomorrow. It's misting now, with some snow in the forecast. Tomorrow is supposed to be windy and colder. Mid-30's with 20+ MPH winds. I have a feeling my three buds are going to cancel, lol! I will change the oils today so I am ready just in case. RJ said he might not even open tomorrow if the weather is crappy. [/QUOTE]
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